Theory- The Leeds Gallery...

Lady Elizabeth Butler- Scotland Forever. Out of all the paintings and sculptures that were on display this painting is by far my favourite. When looking at the photograph you don't get the same effect as when looking at the piece in person. From a distance the piece looks so real and so well painted and then if you take a step closer the piece suddenly doesn't look as real but a lot more like a painting with the brush marks becoming visible. 

Leon Richet's paintings stood out to me at first due to their size and attention to detail. Although I'm not normally a fan of landscapes but I can't help but be amazed amazed by this artists work and with this piece in particular the contrast of the warm yellow sunlight behind the dark trees creates an amazing effect and is accomplished with such skill.

Phillip Hermogenes Calderon- Her most High, Noble and Puissant Grace. The skill of this painting is truly one of the best in  the Leeds Gallery I think. The textures of the cloth, silk, metal of the trumpets, its so realistic and so skillful. Overall I think Leeds Gallery is the best I've seen so far with some truly amazing artwork.